One of the most misunderstood aspects of eating disorders is motivation. People often assume that if someone truly wanted help, they would seek it. But in eating disorders, lack of motivation is... Read more »
One of the most confusing parts of anorexia treatment for patients and families is setting a goal weight. People often imagine that the treatment team selects one exact number that represents recovery... Read more »
Imagine standing in front of a tree, so close that all you can see is the texture of its bark. You cannot take a step back, cannot see the branches above or... Read more »
Eating disorders are among the deadliest and fastest-growing mental health conditions, yet they remain largely misunderstood. Popular portrayals reduce these illnesses to superficial stereotypes, obscuring their true complexity and hindering meaningful intervention.... Read more »
Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice... Read more »
My first post-election interaction was with a woman at Trader Joe’s. She responded to my friendly “How are you?” by stating that she was feeling a bit down after eating “too much... Read more »